Flying ants will be making their appearances very soon as will their close swarming brother, the termite swarm. It is during this time of year when folks come home to a house full of what look to be flying ants, only to find that they are in fact a swarming termite. It is critical for you to determine which it is, your wallet will thank you for it. A termite job can cost from seven hundred dollars to well over a grand or two where as an ant treatment can run a hundred bucks or less. See my point. Educate yourself and don't take the word of your local pest control salesman who comes out to give you a quote as he will surely be looking to make a buck.
3 comments:
I enjoyed reading your short article. Your right it sure can be difficult to identify the difference between flying ants and short termites as they do look alike. There is a way to tell the difference, although you will most likely need a microscope or magnifying glass to diagnose. The termites will have wings of equal length, lacks petioles, and have straight antennae. The ants most distinguishing feature is their bent antennae.
$1,000 for termite treatment? Where do I sign up? I'm in South Florida and am getting estimates for $8k to $10k. Seems I have no choice but to let the termites eat my house.
Actually I did try this method before, I don't know why they keep coming back.
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